Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Harmony Community Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our Palliative Care team. The Nurse Practitioner works collaboratively with our clinical team, patients, families, primary care providers, and specialists to provide high-quality, patient-centered palliative care. This is a contract position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative care assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Collaborate with patients and families to establish appropriate medical goals of care.
• Develop and coordinate individualized treatment and care plans.
• Work closely with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Coordinate continuity of care, referrals, and transitions between care settings.
• Assist patients and families with access to appropriate services, including hospice, home health, DME, rehabilitation, counseling, pain management, and other community resources.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic medical records.
• Promote quality, safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide education and support to patients and families throughout the palliative care journey.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in appropriate nursing specialty.
• National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current Arizona licensure with authority to practice and prescribe medications.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Knowledge of clinical operations, accreditation requirements, and healthcare documentation.
• Electronic medical record/computer experience required.
• Hospice, palliative care, or related healthcare experience preferred.

Pay: $60.00 - $72.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucson, AZ 85711 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tucson, AZ 85711: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tucson, AZ 85711